Kids and sports.

My father pushed me into playing sports that I had no interest in, and I have no desire to do that to my son... But there are certain sports that I would prefer he get involved in over others. What about you? Are there any sports or activities that you would prefer your child get involved in then others? Would you ever forbid or force your child to get involved in any sport or activity? Is the cost or danger to your child a motivating factor? Would you deter your child from playing a sport or participating in an activity that you find boring (example: if you find baseball boring you might try to encourage your child to get involved in something else)?

My father pushed me into playing sports that I had no interest in, and I have no desire to do that to my son... But there are certain sports that I would prefer he get involved in over others. What about you? Are there any sports or activities that you would prefer your child get involved in then others? Would you ever forbid or force your child to get involved in any sport or activity? Is the cost or danger to your child a motivating factor? Would you deter your child from playing a sport or participating in an activity that you find boring (example: if you find baseball boring you might try to encourage your child to get involved in something else)?

DS is very interested in taking a gymnastics class. DH would prefer that he does some sort of martial art instead. I don't see a problem with DS doing gymnastics though since it's what he wants to do. I am looking into different programs for him. I'm sure DH will be okay with it once he sees how happy DS is.

DS is very interested in taking a gymnastics class. DH would prefer that he does some sort of martial art instead. I don't see a problem with DS doing gymnastics though since it's what he wants to do. I am looking into different programs for him. I'm sure DH will be okay with it once he sees how happy DS is.

I never played sports because my parents spoiled me too much and didn't encourage me to do anything without them. I will definitely encourage LO into sports, and will make him at least TRY before saying he doesn't like something. I won't force him to continue if he doesn't like it. I plan on encouraging him to play football, because it's the only sport DH and I enjoy watching. We don't watch any sports on TV. But if he likes baseball (although I hope not, it bores me to no end) I will fully support him. I can't say finances won't play a factor, but I hope not. I don't know what my financial situation will be when the time comes.

I never played sports because my parents spoiled me too much and didn't encourage me to do anything without them. I will definitely encourage LO into sports, and will make him at least TRY before saying he doesn't like something. I won't force him to continue if he doesn't like it. I plan on encouraging him to play football, because it's the only sport DH and I enjoy watching. We don't watch any sports on TV. But if he likes baseball (although I hope not, it bores me to no end) I will fully support him. I can't say finances won't play a factor, but I hope not. I don't know what my financial situation will be when the time comes.

We decided we will encourage our kids to try every sport or activity they can while little. That way they can decide for themselves what they enjoy most. But we both secretly hope that our kids will like dance because I was a dancer and wrestling because my husband wrestled. But as long as they enjoy something that keeps them active we will be fully supportive.

We decided we will encourage our kids to try every sport or activity they can while little. That way they can decide for themselves what they enjoy most. But we both secretly hope that our kids will like dance because I was a dancer and wrestling because my husband wrestled. But as long as they enjoy something that keeps them active we will be fully supportive.

Our family is very into sports. My DH still plays soccer and baseball on an adult league. My 4 year old DS just started soccer and he loves it. We will introduce him to different sports and then let him decide what he wants to play a he gets older. I am a strong believer in the exercise. He will never be forced to play but we will be finding a different activity if he decides he doesn't like sports. (maybe music lessons) I think it's important for kids to have activities than school work or tv.

Our family is very into sports. My DH still plays soccer and baseball on an adult league. My 4 year old DS just started soccer and he loves it. We will introduce him to different sports and then let him decide what he wants to play a he gets older. I am a strong believer in the exercise. He will never be forced to play but we will be finding a different activity if he decides he doesn't like sports. (maybe music lessons) I think it's important for kids to have activities than school work or tv.

My parents never pushed me into any sport. I went to a gymnastics class at age 7 when my friend was going to it. I happened to be really good at it and was on the team within a month and competed in it for the next 10 years. (vault, bars, beam, floor...not tumbling and tramp) Honestly I've planned on putting my daughter (8 months old) in the gym as soon as she's allowed and I hope she will love the sport and Excel like I did. If she decides she doesn't want to do it or put the time into it, then I will be perfectly fine with it and will cheer her on in any sport she chooses. If we ever have a son, my husband would like to have him play football, soccer, basketball, baseball etc... I guess we will see when we get there.

My parents never pushed me into any sport. I went to a gymnastics class at age 7 when my friend was going to it. I happened to be really good at it and was on the team within a month and competed in it for the next 10 years. (vault, bars, beam, floor...not tumbling and tramp) Honestly I've planned on putting my daughter (8 months old) in the gym as soon as she's allowed and I hope she will love the sport and Excel like I did. If she decides she doesn't want to do it or put the time into it, then I will be perfectly fine with it and will cheer her on in any sport she chooses. If we ever have a son, my husband would like to have him play football, soccer, basketball, baseball etc... I guess we will see when we get there.

My children will be involved in SOMETHING for two or three sessions a year. They can pick the activity & choose to not re-enroll after the session is over. No 'quitting' mid-season. I would like them to try as many things as possible to learn the rules of all activities/games, but won't pick for them or push them into certain activities. I'm not sure about preventing them from enrolling in certain ones, though. Right now, I can't think of anything I don't want them doing.

My children will be involved in SOMETHING for two or three sessions a year. They can pick the activity & choose to not re-enroll after the session is over. No 'quitting' mid-season. I would like them to try as many things as possible to learn the rules of all activities/games, but won't pick for them or push them into certain activities. I'm not sure about preventing them from enrolling in certain ones, though. Right now, I can't think of anything I don't want them doing.

They only sport I am against my kids playing is hockey because of two reasons. It is very expensive and people where I am from go crazy about it. My DS is almost 8 and his schoolmates that play hockey have multiple practices a week during hockey season usually before school, practices during the off season, multiple away tournaments that involve staying in hotels, etc. I am not going to do all that! He plays baseball and soccer. Tried basketball and didn't like it and will be taking karate lessons this winter. If he wants to play football when he is older I would let him but I think he is too young as of right now. My dd is only one so she plays no sports!

They only sport I am against my kids playing is hockey because of two reasons. It is very expensive and people where I am from go crazy about it. My DS is almost 8 and his schoolmates that play hockey have multiple practices a week during hockey season usually before school, practices during the off season, multiple away tournaments that involve staying in hotels, etc. I am not going to do all that! He plays baseball and soccer. Tried basketball and didn't like it and will be taking karate lessons this winter. If he wants to play football when he is older I would let him but I think he is too young as of right now. My dd is only one so she plays no sports!

DH wants our boy to play baseball. I want him to play football. Neither of us want him to play basketball. However, we will encourage him to play whatever he wants and probably make him play at least one sport. I don't care what sport. I believe it teaches good work ethic and teaches children to be team players.

DH wants our boy to play baseball. I want him to play football. Neither of us want him to play basketball. However, we will encourage him to play whatever he wants and probably make him play at least one sport. I don't care what sport. I believe it teaches good work ethic and teaches children to be team players.

I don't want our son to play hockey. First because it's expensive. Second, I don't enjoy watching it, unless Team Canada is playing for gold. :) And to be honest I think hockey is unnecessarily rough/dangerous. I will probably encourage him to try a sport a couple times before giving up on it; and I'm open to pretty much all other sports.

I don't want our son to play hockey. First because it's expensive. Second, I don't enjoy watching it, unless Team Canada is playing for gold. :) And to be honest I think hockey is unnecessarily rough/dangerous. I will probably encourage him to try a sport a couple times before giving up on it; and I'm open to pretty much all other sports.

I was brought up in a very active household. Softball, soccer, gymnastics, cheer, track, and tennis were the sports I was involved in. My attitude is this; if my child wants to try a sport then I'm more than happy to let them, if they decide the don't like it they don't have to play again. They have to finish out the season though. When you make a commitment to something you aren't allowed to back out in our house. DS decided last fall he wanted to play football and I knew he wouldn't like it. He weighs 55 pounds soaking wet for goodness sake! But he wanted to try; he hated it. We finished out the season and won't be doing that again. He loves soccer and is trying out for travel team in a few weeks. It's going to be expensive and a lot of time but I want him to be able to do what he loves. My daughter does competitive cheer and really excels, she's a natural (probably years of listening to me coach). It's all time consuming, expensive, and means lots of running for mom. But my parents made those sacrifices for me and I want to do that for my kids also. I'd never force them to keep signing up to play a sport they didn't like, but they have to finish out their season.

I was brought up in a very active household. Softball, soccer, gymnastics, cheer, track, and tennis were the sports I was involved in. My attitude is this; if my child wants to try a sport then I'm more than happy to let them, if they decide the don't like it they don't have to play again. They have to finish out the season though. When you make a commitment to something you aren't allowed to back out in our house. DS decided last fall he wanted to play football and I knew he wouldn't like it. He weighs 55 pounds soaking wet for goodness sake! But he wanted to try; he hated it. We finished out the season and won't be doing that again. He loves soccer and is trying out for travel team in a few weeks. It's going to be expensive and a lot of time but I want him to be able to do what he loves. My daughter does competitive cheer and really excels, she's a natural (probably years of listening to me coach). It's all time consuming, expensive, and means lots of running for mom. But my parents made those sacrifices for me and I want to do that for my kids also. I'd never force them to keep signing up to play a sport they didn't like, but they have to finish out their season.

My step daughter doesn't do anything sport wise. We don't push her but it would be nice if she got out and did something that involved exercising. My nephew that we have plays football and basketball. He loves it and we put him in every camp/training we can. My two boys are still very small but I wouldn't forbid anything. We get very involved in extra curricular activities/sports.

My step daughter doesn't do anything sport wise. We don't push her but it would be nice if she got out and did something that involved exercising. My nephew that we have plays football and basketball. He loves it and we put him in every camp/training we can. My two boys are still very small but I wouldn't forbid anything. We get very involved in extra curricular activities/sports.

I would love to have all boys, and have them all play hockey!! But....it's expensive. I have savings put aside in the event they do want to play. It has always been my dream to be a hockey mom. I grew up cheering my cousins on, and watching them excel. Its a sport this country takes very seriously!! But I'm also aware that if they don't want to play, I can't force them. It's their lives, not mine. I will encourage whatever makes them happy.

I would love to have all boys, and have them all play hockey!! But....it's expensive. I have savings put aside in the event they do want to play. It has always been my dream to be a hockey mom. I grew up cheering my cousins on, and watching them excel. Its a sport this country takes very seriously!! But I'm also aware that if they don't want to play, I can't force them. It's their lives, not mine. I will encourage whatever makes them happy.

I'd prefer that she did gymnastics, 4H, and either softball or basketball like her father and I did. Will I force her, no. Can she do whatever she wants, sure. We will require her to do at least 1 activity year round weather it's the same thing all year or several different seasonal things.

I'd prefer that she did gymnastics, 4H, and either softball or basketball like her father and I did. Will I force her, no. Can she do whatever she wants, sure. We will require her to do at least 1 activity year round weather it's the same thing all year or several different seasonal things.

My son is 2.5 and already shows interest in sports- I'm not into it but I secretly hope he plays soccer or hockey. My husband is going to encourage sports, although I don't think Blake will need encouragement. Money won't really be an issue since we make a good living, hubby works for a sports company, and my son will be an only child.

My son is 2.5 and already shows interest in sports- I'm not into it but I secretly hope he plays soccer or hockey. My husband is going to encourage sports, although I don't think Blake will need encouragement. Money won't really be an issue since we make a good living, hubby works for a sports company, and my son will be an only child.

I'm going to encourage dd when she's older to do some sort of sport. She's only 21 months now so we have time before she probably wants to try something. I'm not really particular on what she wants to do. DH did swimming as a kid so next year we'll sign her up for some swimming lessons since she likes being in water. If we're still living where we are, I'll sign her up for ice skating lessons when she's 3yrs. If we can afford it, we will let her try it, I just hope in the future she'll find a sport she loves and stick with it.

I'm going to encourage dd when she's older to do some sort of sport. She's only 21 months now so we have time before she probably wants to try something. I'm not really particular on what she wants to do. DH did swimming as a kid so next year we'll sign her up for some swimming lessons since she likes being in water. If we're still living where we are, I'll sign her up for ice skating lessons when she's 3yrs. If we can afford it, we will let her try it, I just hope in the future she'll find a sport she loves and stick with it.

My son is 2 and already loves sports. He won't watch cartoons, but will watch an entire basketball or baseball game. He is extremely active and physically very advanced, so we will support him playing as many sports as he wants. I don't personally care for wrestling, so I hope he won't want to do that.

My son is 2 and already loves sports. He won't watch cartoons, but will watch an entire basketball or baseball game. He is extremely active and physically very advanced, so we will support him playing as many sports as he wants. I don't personally care for wrestling, so I hope he won't want to do that.

I don't want ds to play football simply due to the rate of head injuries that come from it, and hockey because they have seriously early ice times, and I'm NOT a morning person. Also hockey equipment is expensive and they out grow it so quick. If dh wanted to drive him to practice at 5 am I'd be ok with hockey, football I would have a harder time with. The rest I don't really care either way.

I don't want ds to play football simply due to the rate of head injuries that come from it, and hockey because they have seriously early ice times, and I'm NOT a morning person. Also hockey equipment is expensive and they out grow it so quick. If dh wanted to drive him to practice at 5 am I'd be ok with hockey, football I would have a harder time with. The rest I don't really care either way.

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